Ornduffia reniformis
Running Marsh-flower
Erect tufted perennial herb suckering along stems to 2m.
Additional information
- SynonymVillarsia reniformis
- FamilyMenyanthaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.4 m x 0.5-1 m; flowering stem to 1.3 m
- Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
- LeavesErect or floating leaves, shiny green round or kidney-shaped 3-8 cm long, paler or purplish below, base heart-shaped; basal leaves on stalks to 68 cm long depending on water depth. Leaves on plants stranded by receding water similar in colour, base less heart-shaped.
- Flower colourYellow
- Flowering timeOctober to March
- FlowersErect open branched flowerhead at the end of long flower stalk. Open flowers 19-43 mm wide with broad entire or scalloped lobes, styles the same length in all flowers.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsStill fresh water to 60 cm deep in permanent swamps dying back when water recedes. May be found in temporarily flooded depressions. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useAttractive water plant for shallow dams and pools.
- Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
- Related speciesLiparophyllum, which is closely related, is generally in shallower water and flowers earlier. Styles are different lengths.
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